Presidents' Day

1. The purpose of this book is to _______.

• entertain readers with

  president jokes

• inform readers about the

  current president

• inform readers about

  Presidents’ Day

• persuade readers to run

  for president

Which of the following details about George Washington is an opinion?

• His birthday was February 22.

• He was a great leader.

• He was the first president.

• He led the army against the British.

What caused George Washington to lead the army against

the British?

• People wanted to elect him as their leader.

• He was the president of the United States.

• He disliked British people and their king.

• The colonies wanted to be free from British rule.

What is the main idea of the section “Abraham Lincoln”?

• Abraham Lincoln was another

  amazing president.

• People celebrated

  Washington’s birthday on

  February 22.

• Presidents’ Day has a lot to do

  with George Washington.

• Presidents don’t get the day

  off for the holiday.

Presidents’

Day is a time to honor all U.S. presidents. What does the word honor mean in this sentence?

• to accept or pay a debt

• a person of superior standing

• an award in a contest or competition

• to show respect for or think well of

How is Presidents’ Day different from other national holidays?

• It honors the presidents of the United States.

• It is a day off from work or school for many people.

• It happens once every year.

• It is celebrated with special

  shows and events.

Why do some presidents visit George Washington’s home on Presidents’ Day?

• They get a discount on

  that day.

• He was the first man to have

  their job.

• It is a federal law.

• They are looking for help in

  
  

  running the country.

Who helped slavery become illegal?

• Washington

• Lincoln

Washington's birthday is February 22nd.

• True

• False

Each ______ decides how to celebrate Presidents' Day.

• country

• city

• state